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Litchfield, IL


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Litchfield, Illinois

Litchfield, Illinois, in Montgomery county, is 43 miles S of Springfield, Illinois (center to center) and 50 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. There are 6,815 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Litchfield

In Litchfield, about 53% of adults are married.

Women are better represented than men in Litchfield. There are a lot of senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Litchfield had a median family income of $34,139.

Political Inclinations

Litchfield folks tended to give their money ($810) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Litchfield Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Litchfield that were owner-occupied was 72%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Litchfield has going for it.

Commuting

In Litchfield, 93% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

Litchfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyLitchfield Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Litchfield Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 13%Litchfield Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Litchfield, IL

Comparing Litchfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Well-Paid Single Men22
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income21
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use56
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Housing Recently Built23

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